First Sunday of Lent
February 13 - February 14, 2016
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
PARISH NEWS
LENT 2016
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Lenten Abstinence
Monday, February 15, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
Daily Mass
www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
Religious Education Class Wednesday, February 17th Supper: 5:30PM; Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
Jr. High Rally Saturday, February 20th Meet at Cumella Hall at 8:00AM Cost: $20.00 - includes breakfast and lunch Join us for a fun filled spiritual day with games, talks, music, Mass and more! All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited. Bring a friend. Make checks payable to MMJ. We will ride together to and from Maryhill returning to the hall at 6:00PM. RSVP to Matt or Katie by February 17th.
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM
PARISH STAFF
Way of the Cross Fridays - 6:00PM
Friday Lenten Fish Fry 5:00PM - 7:00PM $8.00 per plate - Dine In or Take Out
Parish Penance Service Monday, March 21, 2016 6:00PM Three priests will be available for individual confessions.
Relay For Life Meeting rd
Tuesday, February 23 6:30PM in Cumella Hall The American Cancer Society sponsors an annual fundraiser: “Relay for Life”. This year it will be held on Friday, April 29th. Most of us have been affected by this disease. This year our parish is sponsoring a team to participate in the relay. Please join us at this planning meeting.
Annual Diocesan Appeal
Additional Collection This weekend’s collection for Black and Indian Missions exists to help diocesan communities to build the Church and preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African American, Native American, and Alaska Native people of God. It supports parish life and catechesis, evangelization, Catholic education, and vocations in Black and Indian Missions across the United States.
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic (318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Religious Education Class Wednesday, February 17th (see back page)
I received the following from Bishop Herzog as a follow up to a recent conversation I had with Deacon Pat:
Lenten Fish Fry
I know you join me in thanking Deacon Pat and his wife, Sharon, for their ministry in our parish. Let us also continue praying for his speedy return to good health. 4
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Deacon McCusker: I was saddened to receive your letter of February 5, 2016 and to learn that you continue to suffer with your chronic daily headache syndrome. Please know that you remain in my prayers for a full recovery from this debilitating illness. Acting upon your request, I hereby relieve you of your pastoral responsibilities at Mary, Mother of Jesus Church in Woodworth due to health issues. You continue to enjoy the faculties of the Diocese of Alexandria and may serve as deacon, if your health permits and if a pastor requests it.
As a Catholic community we are called to be one body in Christ and to live as His disciples. The Annual Diocesan Appeal offers each of us the opportunity to become one in His body by supporting the ministries of the local Church and contributing to the ADA.
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Friday, February 19th (see back page)
Jr. High Rally Saturday, February 20h (see back page) Sacraments of the Church Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes. Baptism Celebrated during any weekend Mass or on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office. Holy Matrimony Contact the pastor at least six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls Please call the office when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing home or hospice. Holy Communion is brought weekly to all shut-ins. Mass of Christian Burial All arrangements should be made directly with the funeral home who will then contact the church.
First Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13, 2016
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Black & Indian Missions
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 4:00PM - All Married Couples
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 4:00PM -
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: G. Delaney Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: B. Edwards Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM -
10:30AM - Eugene & Rita LaPalme
Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
Lector: C. Coreil Server: L. Leleux
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: A. Massey Server: B. Massey
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:00AM - Peggy Lynch
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. 6:00PM - Brenda Seiler
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield 6:00PM -
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 7:00AM - Edgar “Joe” Gauthier
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7:00AM - Georgette Jean
If you are a victim or survivor of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy or representatives of the Catholic Church and you want to make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, and/or to obtain support for the needs of the individual and families, call Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Camille Smith by her great grandchildren If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
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February 13 - February 14, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 02/07/2016 Total # of envelopes 60 Avg. identifiable gift $ 101.00 Weekly Collection $ 6,292.00 EFT Collection $ 120.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 2,496.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, John Carter, Geri Deptula, Louise Gagnard, Mary Lou Grayson, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Leo Ladner, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay Eilene Long, Richie Long, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, Donald Normand, Donna Pearson, Jimmy Price, Beverly Richey, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Stewardship Note The second reading from Saint Paul to the Romans is a favorite of those involved in the ministry of evangelization. There are no “secret” disciples of the Lord. Those who exercise good stewardship of their faith realize that publicly identifying themselves as followers of Christ has a cleansing effect on their lives. Openly confessing Christ makes them more conscious of how they live their daily lives. Are we content to privatize our faith or are we good stewards of a faith that we share, make public, and regularly identify as a life in Christ?
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Joseph & Irene Thompson, Sarah Waits Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie Our First Eucharist Candidates Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
Daily Prayer For Priests A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are:
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Kelsi Mahfouz, Gabrielle Roy
February 13 - Father John Cunningham February 14 - Father Wade Decoste February 15 - Father Dwight Dejesus February 16 - Father Blake Deshautelle February 17 - Father Peter Faulk February 18 - Father James Ferguson February 19 - Father Agnel Figredo
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco & John DeVille If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, please contact Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose. 3
First Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13, 2016
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 2016
Reg. Collection: Support Of Our Parish Add’l Collection: Black & Indian Missions
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 4:00PM - All Married Couples
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 4:00PM -
Support Of Our Parish
Lector: A. Stevens Server: B. Gadel
Lector: G. Patty Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
Lector: G. Delaney Server: E. Fuqua
Lector: B. Edwards Server: L. Delaney
10:30AM -
10:30AM - Eugene & Rita LaPalme
Lector: J. Foote Server: S. Landry
Lector: C. Coreil Server: L. Leleux
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
5:30PM - For Our Parish Family
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: V. Montalvo
Lector: A. Massey Server: B. Massey
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:00AM - Peggy Lynch
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr. 6:00PM - Brenda Seiler
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:00AM - Kristi Mayfield 6:00PM -
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 7:00AM - Edgar “Joe” Gauthier
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 7:00AM - NO MASS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7:00AM - Georgette Jean
If you are a victim or survivor of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy or representatives of the Catholic Church and you want to make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, and/or to obtain support for the needs of the individual and families, call Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Camille Smith by her great grandchildren If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
2
February 13 - February 14, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 02/07/2016 Total # of envelopes 60 Avg. identifiable gift $ 101.00 Weekly Collection $ 6,292.00 EFT Collection $ 120.00 Weekly Goal $ 3,916.00 Overage $ 2,496.00
Our Sick Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, John Carter, Geri Deptula, Louise Gagnard, Mary Lou Grayson, Donnie Hernandez, Debbie Houpaugh, Leo Ladner, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay Eilene Long, Richie Long, Vernon Mathews, Mary Mayeaux, John McClure, Charles & Judy Medica, Donald Normand, Donna Pearson, Jimmy Price, Beverly Richey, Angie Roberts, Jenny Butler Spurlock, Vivian Tumminello
Thank You For Your Generosity!
Stewardship Note The second reading from Saint Paul to the Romans is a favorite of those involved in the ministry of evangelization. There are no “secret” disciples of the Lord. Those who exercise good stewardship of their faith realize that publicly identifying themselves as followers of Christ has a cleansing effect on their lives. Openly confessing Christ makes them more conscious of how they live their daily lives. Are we content to privatize our faith or are we good stewards of a faith that we share, make public, and regularly identify as a life in Christ?
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Deacon Patrick McCusker, Brandon Parish, Rickey Sayes, Joseph & Irene Thompson, Sarah Waits Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Michael Smilie Our First Eucharist Candidates Michael Duplechien, Jackson Landry, Tristan Mahfouz, Isabel Martinez, Josue Martinez, Lily Ogaard, Breanne Williams
Daily Prayer For Priests A prayer calendar is published to encourage daily prayer for the priests of our Diocese. For this coming week they are:
Our Confirmation Candidates Ashlyn Leleux, Kelsi Mahfouz, Gabrielle Roy
February 13 - Father John Cunningham February 14 - Father Wade Decoste February 15 - Father Dwight Dejesus February 16 - Father Blake Deshautelle February 17 - Father Peter Faulk February 18 - Father James Ferguson February 19 - Father Agnel Figredo
Those Preparing for Matrimony Natalie Difulco & John DeVille If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, please contact Kathy at the Church office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose. 3
First Sunday of Lent
February 13 - February 14, 2016
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church
PARISH NEWS
LENT 2016
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting
Lenten Abstinence
Monday, February 15, 2016 5:30PM in Cumella Hall
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436
Daily Mass
www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth
Religious Education Class Wednesday, February 17th Supper: 5:30PM; Class: 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Monday through Thursday 7:00AM Tuesday - 6:00PM
Jr. High Rally Saturday, February 20th Meet at Cumella Hall at 8:00AM Cost: $20.00 - includes breakfast and lunch Join us for a fun filled spiritual day with games, talks, music, Mass and more! All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited. Bring a friend. Make checks payable to MMJ. We will ride together to and from Maryhill returning to the hall at 6:00PM. RSVP to Matt or Katie by February 17th.
Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM
PARISH STAFF
Way of the Cross Fridays - 6:00PM
Friday Lenten Fish Fry 5:00PM - 7:00PM $8.00 per plate - Dine In or Take Out
Parish Penance Service Monday, March 21, 2016 6:00PM Three priests will be available for individual confessions.
Relay For Life Meeting rd
Tuesday, February 23 6:30PM in Cumella Hall The American Cancer Society sponsors an annual fundraiser: “Relay for Life”. This year it will be held on Friday, April 29th. Most of us have been affected by this disease. This year our parish is sponsoring a team to participate in the relay. Please join us at this planning meeting.
Annual Diocesan Appeal
Additional Collection This weekend’s collection for Black and Indian Missions exists to help diocesan communities to build the Church and preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African American, Native American, and Alaska Native people of God. It supports parish life and catechesis, evangelization, Catholic education, and vocations in Black and Indian Missions across the United States.
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic (318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Religious Education Class Wednesday, February 17th (see back page)
I received the following from Bishop Herzog as a follow up to a recent conversation I had with Deacon Pat:
Lenten Fish Fry
I know you join me in thanking Deacon Pat and his wife, Sharon, for their ministry in our parish. Let us also continue praying for his speedy return to good health. 4
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Deacon McCusker: I was saddened to receive your letter of February 5, 2016 and to learn that you continue to suffer with your chronic daily headache syndrome. Please know that you remain in my prayers for a full recovery from this debilitating illness. Acting upon your request, I hereby relieve you of your pastoral responsibilities at Mary, Mother of Jesus Church in Woodworth due to health issues. You continue to enjoy the faculties of the Diocese of Alexandria and may serve as deacon, if your health permits and if a pastor requests it.
As a Catholic community we are called to be one body in Christ and to live as His disciples. The Annual Diocesan Appeal offers each of us the opportunity to become one in His body by supporting the ministries of the local Church and contributing to the ADA.
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Friday, February 19th (see back page)
Jr. High Rally Saturday, February 20h (see back page) Sacraments of the Church Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes. Baptism Celebrated during any weekend Mass or on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office. Holy Matrimony Contact the pastor at least six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls Please call the office when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing home or hospice. Holy Communion is brought weekly to all shut-ins. Mass of Christian Burial All arrangements should be made directly with the funeral home who will then contact the church.